Activities

Activities

What’s to do around Parsippany?

Whether visiting or moving here, there’s plenty to see in this area. Naturalists can hike the Great Swamp; amateur rockhounds can explore the Franklin Mines. Small children are enthralled by the animals at Fosterfields or the Turtleback Zoo. A number of restored excursion trains are within an easy drive – at Whippany and Flemington, to name a few. History buffs will enjoy Morristown’s rich Revolutionary past – only 10 minutes by car. Edison’s laboratories are open to the public and barely 15 minutes away. There is an abundance of regional theater – whether at the countless local colleges, the renowned Paper Mill Playhouse, or at Parsippany’s own community theater. For sports fans, ski slopes are about 35 minutes away, in Sussex County; in the summer, one can take in minor league baseball in Montclair. And, of course – let’s not forget the Meadowlands Sports Complex – about 25 minutes by car.

Turtle BackZoohttp://www.turtlebackzoo.com/Fosterfields Farmshttp://www.morrisparks.net/aspparks/ffmain.aspMontville Playground – located on Changebridge Road in Montville, this large playground is a choice spot for your energetic child (and very popular with SAT moms!!)Whippany Railway Museum – The Museum itself is closed, but there are large trains currently being restored by various train enthusiast groups in the area. Located on Rt. 10 and Whippany Rd.Lincoln Park Airport – This small airport, located in Lincoln Park, is open to the public, and the perfect spot for the child who can’t get enough of Jay-Jay the Jet Plane. Best bet is to go on Sunday when planes are taking off and landing regularly.Pick-Your-Own Farms http://funnj.com/leisure/farm/index.htm